Technologist

Envalior; Genk; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Envalior Genk site seeks a Technologist to optimize production processes, introduce new products, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will act as the technical expert for one or more lines, leading improvement initiatives, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while supporting new product introductions and technology implementations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (Industrial Engineering) or equivalent.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in a production, process engineering, or technology role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations, and raw materials.
• Experience with process optimization, continuous improvement methodologies, and data analysis.
• Good knowledge of SAP and reporting tools.
• Excellent understanding of SHEQ procedures, process safety, HAZOP, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders across departments.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to balance quality, safety, cost, and operational performance.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Develop, communicate, and apply process engineering and product knowledge to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Lead improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance, product quality and operational excellence.
• Define and optimize Key Operating Parameters, operating windows and processing windows.
• Organize and lead FMEA, RCA, and Six Sigma activities.
• Lead Ready-To-Operate (RTO) phase of construction projects below €5 million.
• Translate formulations into production recipes and maintain them in SAP.

Connaissances

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Formation

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

SAP

Reporting tools

Description du poste

Join Envalior – Imagine The Future!

At Envalior, we are shaping the future of high-performance materials through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. For our Genk site, we are looking for a Technologist who will play a key role in optimizing production processes, introducing new products, and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

At Envalior, the future is not only imagined—it is pioneered. We foster an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued. Empowerment is at the heart of our culture, enabling our people to take ownership, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

Join us and become part of an organization where technology, quality, safety, and collaboration come together to shape the future of advanced materials.

IMAGINE THE FUTURE AT ENVALIOR

As a Technologist, you are responsible for developing, communicating, and applying process engineering and product knowledge to optimize manufacturing performance. You ensure that formulations, raw materials, and production processes meet the highest standards for quality, safety, and efficiency while supporting the successful introduction of new products and technologies.

Working closely with Production, R&D, Maintenance, Project Engineering, SHE, Supply Chain, and Site Management, you will act as the technological expert for one or more production lines and lead improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance, product quality, and operational excellence.

You will make an impact by:

Process & Product Development

• Introduce new formulations, raw materials, and product specifications while ensuring compliance with Envalior, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Support R&D in assessing the manufacturability of new and modified products and processes
• Lead product scale‑up from development to routine production
• Translate formulations into production recipes and maintain them in SAP
• Support the implementation of new technologies and drive fast, efficient implementation of new products and processes

Process Optimization

• Optimize production processes to improve yield, product quality, and cost efficiency
• Define and optimize Key Operating Parameters (KOPs), operating windows, and processing windows
• Analyze structural production issues related to quality, output, process performance, and SHE
• Organize and facilitate FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Six Sigma improvement activities
• Lead multidisciplinary continuous improvement projects and support small capital projects
• Take ownership of improvement initiatives from concept through implementation
• Lead the Ready-To-Operate (RTO) phase of construction projects below €5 million

Quality & Safety

• Maintain and improve quality management systems in accordance with GMP, ISO/TS and customer requirements
• Release compliant production batches and determine the disposition of non‑conforming products
• Evaluate product deviations together with R&D and customers
• Lead customer audits and participate in internal quality audits
• Prepare and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, Process Charts, and other quality documentation
• Investigate customer complaints using the TOPS 8D methodology
• Organize and participate in process safety studies, including HAZOP and Risk Inventory & Evaluation
• Provide technical expertise during SHE- and quality-related investigations and meetings

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (Industrial Engineering) or equivalent through relevant experience
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in a production, process engineering, or technology role
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations, and raw materials
• Experience with process optimization, continuous improvement methodologies, and data analysisGood knowledge of SAP and reporting tools
• Excellent understanding of SHEQ procedures, process safety, HAZOP, and manufacturing best practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured approach to decision‑making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders across departments
• Customer‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance quality, safety, cost, and operational performance
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken

WHY ENVALIOR?

• Competitive Compensation: Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Your well‑being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well‑being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
• Work‑Life Balance & Flexibility: Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.
• Training & Development Opportunities: At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Diversity & Inclusion: At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi

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OUR HERITAGE

With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.

We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.